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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26
NEWSY NOTES

The brewers 3-day convention IN DaitI-
more closes to-day.
Mrs. Grant has got S394,5OO to date from
ROYALTIES on the Generals memoirs.
Dr. Vim. b. Gregory of Alex. is dead
aged IS. He was Confed surgeon.
To-day is the anniversary of the close of
President Johnson's impeachment trial in
'6S.
John Mason of Va, is appointed a tim
ber-depredation agent of the Land Office
at $500.
Ex-Gov. VIM. Smiths funeral took place
at Richmond last Friday. Interment at
Hollywood.
The wife of Senator Gibson of La. died
in Washington last week. She was a Miss
Montgomery.
The 10th annual convention Episcopal
diocese of Maryland met yesterday in st.
Peters, Baltimore.
Janauschek, the tragedienne, fell down
stairs at Newport and broke her arm.
Nine. j. Is nearly 40.
Gov. Lee denies Gen Badeau's assertion
that Robt. +. Lee asked or got rations from
the Government in 80.
J. V. Barbour of Grant county, Ky, has
got $4,000 damages against E. o. Steven
son OF Ohio for seducing his daughter aged
II.
Laura Aleshire aged 10 and Harry Hoh-
man aged 10 of Luray eloped to Hagers-
town but were intercepted by the girls IA
Their
Luther Wright, a farmer, and , girls and
a little boy of Andrew Pearson of Stafford
county were killed by lightning at the lat
ter'S house.
Ex-Secretary Manning says that Cleve-
lands denomination will be forced by the
South and West Especially the South we
should add.
Picketts Division Association will place
the monument to Pickett over his grave in
Hollywood, in Richmond, instead of at
Gettysburg.
Jared L. Rathbone of Cal, brother of
the Col r. who was with President Lincoln
when he was shot, is appointed consul-gen-
eral at Paris.
Virginia has paid the Kendall Bank
Note Co. of n. Y 4 $4,000 judgment OBJ
tanned in 80 for engraving and printing
the Riddleberger bonds.
Policeman Julian Arnold was killed in
Alexandria by burglar-Bill Williams.
The murdered man had been on the force
sixteen years. When but Is years of age
he entered the Confederate service in Stone
wall Jacbson's brigade He leaves wife
and four children.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

The British Steamers Britannia and Gel
tic of the White Star Line collided on
Thursday evening last about 500 miles out
from New York. Several killed and In
iured and perhaps several drowned.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

At Roanoke, Va, Wednesday night week,
a young man named George d. Layelle,
while under the influence of liquor. went
to the house of his friend, c. f.. Reynolds
and without the slightest provocation drew
a revolver and fired, the ball taking effect
in Reynolds head. back of the right ear,
inficting a wound which will probably
prove fatal. Layelle then placed the pis-
tol against his own head and fired. The
ball crashed through his head, and LaycIlc
was dead I'm q few seconds.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26
SCHOOL BOOKS AND SUPPLIES.
Charlestown, Jefferson County, W. Va.

WE have in stock and will keep during the
School Supplies, such as Copy Books, States,
Hemp Satchels. Leather Bags and everything
pertaining to the School Sundries business.
we shall have at all times full line of tho
books used in the Public Schools to sell at the
State Contract price for the Cash. Any books
not in stock furnished in few days.
Sept. 3. 1885. AISQUITH & co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

In the joint session of the Legislature of
Florida on Wednesday last the vote for l.
nited States Senator resulted as follows
Samuel Pasco, dem, St; Goodrich, rep, II.
Mr.. Pasco was declared elected United
States Senator.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

Daniel w. VOORHEES,, upon hearing Of
the election Of Mr.. Faulkner to the Senate
and the probable unity OF the Democratic
factions remarked that lit was the silver
lining to the Democratic clouds in West
Virginia"
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

The New York courts have given young
girl $40, go damages against the scamp who
wronged her under promise Of marriage.
A similar item of $1,000 is noted down
Kentuckywards. The Lotharios are getting
badly left.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

TRY japanese Roasted Coffee only Il cen ns,
Il pound. Fresh Supply Of Warner sas
Yeast just received. Maccaroni and clIeeS ,.s .
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

Sjireiuia fire. gress.
W.W.B. GALLAHER, Editor.
CharIeSto,rn, Je 6ersOn County, West Va.
May 20. 1857.
You wouldn't think that splitting hairs
is harder work than rail splitting but its so.
The veriest gump might tell you what
country lies up there in the sky. It's azure.
S
Col. II. Kyd Douglas Is mentioned as
probable candidate for Attorney General of
Maryland.
We believe it IS just twenty-five years to-
day since the Federal troops burned THE
FREE PRESS office. We keep memory of
it on ice.
The reason why Shakespeare held the mir
TOR up to nature was because he happened
to think there might be a bit Of weather
vane Thoughtful William
The dying old gentleman whose fast seal
ing lips confded 10 his help-meet the curl
Gus assertion that Its funny world any
how, wasn't so far out of the way after all
1t IS a funny world at times.
At the opening of the General Assembly
of the Presbyterian Church South at St.
Louis on Thursday last, Dr. Strick!er Of At
lanta, Georgia, formerly Of the Synod of
Virginia, was elected Moderator.
The British Steamers Britannia and Gel
tic of the White Star Line 'collided on
Thursday evening last about 500 miles out
from New York Several killed and in
iured. and perhaps several drowned
Daniel w VOORHEES,, upon hearing of
the election Of Mr.. Faulkner to the Senate
and the probable unity of the Democratic
factions remarked that lit WAS the silver
lining to the Democratic clouds in West
Virginia"
The New York courts have given young
girl SO, $50 damages against the scamp who
wronged her under promise Of marriage.
A similar item Of $1,000 is noted down
Kentuckywards. The Lotharios are getting
badly left
In the joint session of the Legislature of
Florida on Wednesday last the vote for l.
nited States Senator resulted as follows
Samuel Pasco, dem, ST Goodrich, rep, II.
Mr.. Pasco was declared elected United
States Senator
"The more 1 know men observes Col.
Ochiluee-" the better like dogs 1t Is
believed the Colonel stood before a mirror
v,ben no ,,ttsral tLat e,ior,m Certainly
~ 10, ,.;,b ,n,. .,,r 80, would wish the
renut9tiop f,r yer,citv ,bat attaches to the
Texan.
Auo'e goo" ''" '''leS WIG" '"e io'e'
dreamed no, of courtin' on business princi-
nles have i,Jeel e.l but for nh that there
romans here and there Il hin Of the qepu-
inc hearted article. Pelf has not entirely
driven sweet passion from the field. Let us
be thankful
The N'D' Iron Binding IN Baltimore was
graccd with flowers, inside and out on
Tuesday Notwithstanding the semi-cen-
'enn'a' OF baiumor's representative Jour
MAJ Each department oil The paper ten-
Sun still maintain, lis Zenith.
some oil tne hep"o'ican papers OF the
state are reading senators N'near' snyder
anu O''''' VINO n'''O .o' H. O'"'ue"' ou'
W '"o parry '"''e J'"'"~'' "'"! 10 ''-
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

Third. The Road Surveyors Of each District
are authorized to collect from the Surveyors
preceding them all tools in their possession
belonging TO the County and apportion the
same to each Precinct, and report their action
to the Court
Fourth. When the Board of Surveyors OF
each Magisterial District make their report
stating the amount required for their respec
tive Districts. they will also state the appro-
priation intended for each Precinct in said
Districts.
FIN. The Surveyors of each Precinct will
be charged with the full amount of the Levy
for each Precinct, and also all tools furnished
them by the Cobnty for use on roads, and are
instructed to contract no bills in excess of the
levy for their Precinct, and TO report TO the
Nav Term of each year the road estimate for
ensuing fiscal year, also the general condition
of the roads in their respective Precincts
Sirth. All Bills approved by the Road Sur
vevors in the different Precincts must be made
out in the name of the parties actually doing
the work.
1t is ordered that the Clerk of this Court
have printed from 300 to 500 of the above in
structions. by contract with the lowest and
best bidder, and give them to the Road Sur
vevors whenever called for.
Order for distribution of Esrom Slifer's per-
sonal estate.
License as a Druggists at Harper's Ferry un
ill April Both, 1888, granted to X. A. Cavalier.
Same to AisQuith & Co., in CharleStown.
Same to c. f. Jones, in Charlestown.
Same to II. v Daniels, Harper's Ferry
Same to George 7. Light, Charlestown.
p,.,,,, Ornrp,- For County Tnfruorv
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROAD SURVEYORS.
First. Ordered that the Road Surveyors of
this county under the new law, recently
adopted, are instructed to make when in their
Judgment it becomes necessary, special con-
tracts on the roads in their respective districts
require bond and security for the faithful per
formance Of the work, approve all bills for
same and present to Court.
Second. They are also authorized to hire
hands and work the road when necessary, by
the day, subject to rates of prices established
hv the Court and annroYe all bills as above.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

"The more I know men observes Col.
Ochilree-" the better like dogs 1t is
believed the Colonel stood before a mirror
when he uttered that epigram. Certainly
no dog with any se'frespect would wish the
reputation for veracity that attaches to the
Texan
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

Col. Heilion Corse, editor of the Arizona
PTat-er, makes the following personal ex-
PLANTATION i'm a recent issue of his paper;
" Yesterday We were again married. twill
be remembered that both Of our former
wives eloped with the foreman Of the Office
To avoid any future Inconvenience of the
kind we have this time married lady who
is herself a composition, and she will set the
type while we hustle for the ducks who still
owe on subscription
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

The N,y Iron Building in Baltimore was
graccd with flowers, inside and out, on
Tuesday withdrawing the semi-cen-
tennial of Baltimoros representative jour
nal. Each department of the paper ten
dercd delicate tributes TO Mr.. Abel. The
sun still maintains It's Zenith.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

). d. HIRSCHMAN 4 co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

Some of the Republican papers of tn
State are reading Senators Minear, SnydC
and Carr, who voted for Ir Camden, on
of the party. These journals may be a 1T
tie "previou, in this thing. TIC atorJ
said gentlemen are hold over" senator
and will be factors In the next L. : Sens
torial scrimmage. Besides, SD far as Nh
Carr is concerned il is said ne never was
republican, anyhow.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-10-20

regiment incomparably heavier than they
themselves were sustaining.
The battle continued through the night and
until about 3 o'clock the next morning, when
Lee withdrew his shattered columns to new
works that he had erected nearly mile in rear.
AT daylight the Union army advanced and
took possession
OF THE REBEL WORKS.
in front Of where the l26th fought the day be-
fore, what a horrifying sight in the abandoned
rine-pts Lee, in retiring, had left his dead and
wounded, and here they were piled by the hum
dreds. Such a sight will never be forgotten by
those who saw il. Bloated corpses and men
in the agonies Of death; the dead and dying
lay piled upon each other, the ditch red with
human gore; trees in rear Of the rifle-pits were
actually hacked down by bullets and had fallen
on the slain and wounded as they lay all around.
Language fails 20 describe the scene, and DROP
the curtain. The regiment with the entire
army, remained in the vicinity OF Spottsylyania
till the evening Of the 2lst, when all COM
menced moving i'm the direction of the North
Anna River. There was heavy skirmishing all
the time. Both armies closely watched each
other day aud night, and contended for every
inch of cround.-JoHN Il. MCPEcK, Captain
l26th Ohio, Jewett, o.
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WINSLOW'S BRIGADE.
A IOth Mo. Ca,alryman Rises 10 Remark.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: While the
boys are fighting their battles over again,
storming forts, capturing guns and planting
flags would like To know what has becoIue of
the brigade composed of the Sd and 9TH Iowa
and 10th Mo. Cav, from the fall Of Vicksburg
until the close Of the war, and commanded by
Gen. Winslow, as good man as ever straddled
a horse or drew a saber. Where is the 3ds bu-
gle corps or the 4th's band, that some of them
are not blowing their trumpets? lam not sur
prised at the 10th, for il never had bugle
corps, and was a very modest set of men.
i do not remember that we planted any flags,
but we did get there first sometimes and some
times staid until the last, and hit some hard
ticks. Cos. A, Il, G and ID, Of the 10th, were in
the Pea Ridge fight, besides number Of other
skirmishes in Missouri and Arkansas Co. c.
Of the 10TH and the Sd and 4th were in the
Nicksburg campaign; and during the Fall and
Winter following the brigade did considerable
scouting in Mississippi. In February, 1854 il
went under Gen. Sherman TO Meridian, Miss,
where the infantry turned back, while the cav
airy made considerable raid TO the north Of
Meridian, having a number of lively Skin
mishes.
The brigade was at the Brice's Cross roads
slaughter under Sturgis, and with the balance
Of the cavalry under Gen. Grierson saved what
little was saved of that ill-fated force
Afterward we were with Gen. A. ]. Smith
when he thrashod the rebels near the same
place. Soon after part of the brigade crossed
the river at Memphis, Tenn, and marched
through Arkansas into Missouri, and had n
hand in cleaning out Gen. Price aud taking his
artillery. i believe il was member Of the Sd
that captured Gen. Marmaduke
The other part Of the brigade went from
Memphis, in December of the same year, 10
Meridian, Miss, under Gen. Grierson destroy
ing the railroad and military stores, and thence
10 Vrksburg, and from there by boat TO Louis
willie, KY, where the brigade was united and
made a part of the Fourth Division of Gen.
Wilson's Cavalry Corps, commanded by Maj
Gen. Upton. 1t took part in the battles aud
skirmishes on the raid through Alabama
Montevello, Ebenezer Church, Selma aud be-
yond.-PAT. BALLARD, 10th Mo. Cav, Craw-
louisville, Ind
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They We're Not " Surprised"

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: Lieut.. A. X.
Miller, Co. J., 9Th Mich Cav, Of New Manches-
ter, o., is laboring under mistake when he
says the 9TH Ohio Cav. was surprised at Morris.
town, East Tenn, Dec. IL, 1863. On the morn
ing of the date above named, the 9TH Ohio Cav
9Th Mich. Cav, and section of the 9th Ind
battery, moved from Bealls Station and at
tackled the enemy near Morristown, aud while
the 9Th and the artillery held them, the 9th
Mich. was dismounted and moved down a
ravine, unseen by the enemy, and got on their
left flank and rear, and the surprise was on the
other SIDE The 9TH and 9th Mich. followed
them two miles beyond Morristown. Again,
on the l4th, with the % Ohio Cav. added, we
moved on the enemy and found their pickets
about three miles beyond Morristown, and
drove them back on q strong line Of Long.
streets infantry. The I'd and 9TH Ohio Cav.
dismounted and nc once engaged them aud
fought till dark. Failing 10 dislodge them we
returned 10 Beall's Station. The 9Th Mich. was
with us at the time, but was held in reserve As
we were the attacking party on both Of these
occasions, itcould hardly be called a surprise
especially when IL was a complete rout Of the
enemy on one occasion, and withdrawal after
hard fight Of two hours with considerable
loss TO us on the other and we were not followed
by the enemy. Col. Garrard, Of the 9TH, was In
command on both OF these occasions.-R. G.
RANKIN, Captain, Co. L, 9TH Ohio Cav, Ripley
o.
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THE 18th MICH.
When and Where II First Crossed the ChIekahom,
tny.

ny.
EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: NJ. +. Ames.
7tb Mass. says his regiment, or a detachment
OF IL, was the first 10 cross the Chickahomny
River. May be il was, but i claim the 9TH
Mich. had that honor. Two companies "a and
b. crossed at New Bridge May "a. 1862. The
regiment was detached from the Second Bri-
gade, First Division, Fifth Corps, on the morn
ing of May % about four miles from New
Bridge, and marched through a pouring rain
10 within half mile of the river A squad
ron Of cavalry which had been TO the point
came back pell-mell, and were ordered Bat
TALON into line! Double-quickl" My COM
pany, being on the left did some tall running
over boys, bitches and small brush TO get our
place in line. We struck the river at the
bridge, aud met sharp FIRE from the opposite
side. We were dressed up" under this fire.
Our first man was killed here-A. NJ. ID.
Piper, Of Co. b. He was shot dead. He was
the largest man in the company. i was First
Sergeant at the time, and touched elbows with
him when he fell. Our Colonel-D. A. Wood
bury-seeing our disadvantage, rode his horse
down 60 the river and ordered us 10 cross. Al
this time the rebels were seen TO "gitD to the
woods beyond. About 20 Of my company
plunged into the river, arm-pits deep. Co. A
crossed over 10 the right in q bend of the river
We found 25 dead rebels in our immediate
front We brought over some wounded rebels
and on our return the water was chin deep &c
the writer, il having rained all this time heav.
lily. There were four or five of my company
wounded. The rebels had taken the plank
from the bridge and ranged two pieces of can.
non on the same. We held this point as 4
pcket-line until the battle Of Gaines's Mill
june q, 1870. S. BARRETT, 4th Mich.
Adrian, Mich.
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Don't You Know

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IL Failed.
Detroit Free Press. I

1t was raining hard, and he stood under the
shelter of JeGerson-avenue awning and
watched until the right sort of man came
along. Then he stepped out and said:
'Ahl was laying for you, old fellow! That
umbrella was stolen from me three months
ago."
"Chestnuts!" was the prompt reply.
Don't you believe me?"
"Hush! i just got it five minutes ago by
playing the same game. Tackle the next man -
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Comrade Marville, who stated that Michigan
in the War" gives the I'd Mich Cav. credit for
only 10 engagements The writer says he also
has q copy of the book named, and finds the 2d
Mich. Cav. credited with 81 interviews with
the enemy. The cOmrade says he was with the
2d Mich. Cav. from the beginning TO the end,
and refers Marville TO page 624 of the book.
j. 5. Chandler, RiptOn, VT. refers to his arti-
ele published sometime ago which claims for
the 9Th VI. greater per cent. Of losses in bat
tie than fell TO the lot Of any other regiment in
the United states army. He says be has re-
ceived by mail and seen in THE NATIONAL
TRIBUNE many demurrers 10 this. TO which he
will make no reply at present. except 20 say
that he only feels strengthened in his position.
He would like to hear from Captain" 9Th
Nd. He says the Pennsylvania comrade who
has had so much TO say about the losses Of vari-
Gus regiments appears % be "a "erazy rs a
Loom" He gives but - 20 the 1st VI. Cav,
whereas the report in the Adjutaut- Generals
Office shows that it participated in 80 dis
tinct engagements. The writer thinks this is
not surpassed by any volunteer regiment. lie
also says that from first 10 last no Vermont
organization lost its eolOr5 to the enemy in
battle.
III. L. Matthews, 500 Pine St., San Francisco,
Cal, asks why the 9th Me. does not appear in
the list of battles Of the Army Of the Potomac
recently published. THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE
repeats that the order was published exactly as
issued from the War Department.
Onel Brown, Corporal, Co. G, 10th Me-, Au-
burn, Me-, gives brief sketch of the services
OF his regiment, which went to the field in Au-
gust, 1852, with $50 men and 80 officers. II
lost 81 per cent. at Fredericksburg. Co. G, to
which the writer belonged, lost Is killed and
20 wounded out of "a. In many other battles
it lost very heavily. IL had in its ranks from
first 10 last, including recruits, 1921 men and
50 officers. The total loss from all causes was
], 500. The number killed and wounded in
battle was $50. Co. G had in ali 1SS men, and
suffered loss Of 165. The writer thinks this
is pretty good record for gallantry, and the
facts would seem to justify his claim.
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Gettysburg.

Joseph A. LeSorge, Co. G, 1st W. Va. Cav,
Alfalfa, o., fully agrees with the comrades of
his regiment who have insisted that Gen.
Farnsworth fell at Gettysburg while leading
that regiment in the charge.
George w. Steele, Co. G.. 10th N. Y, Cuyler, n
Y, backs up the statement of E. W. Cooke that
the 10th fired the first shot at Gettysburg The
regiment was in the advance of the column, and
was the first to engage the COnfederates The
10th and 147th N. Y. and 56th Pa of the bril-
gade, crossed to the right of the railroad cut,
and two other regiments, the 95th N. Y and
18th Brooklyn, formed on the left. On their
left was the Iron Brigade, extending nearly to
the grove where Gen. Reynolds fell
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They VIII Not Do H.

Those who once take DIR. Pierce's Pleasant
Purgative Pellets" will never consent to use
any other eathartic. They are pleasant to take
and mild in their operation. Smaller than Or
binary pills and inclosed in glass walls; virtues
unimpaired. By druggists.
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The "BIInd Half Hundred. .

Charles Gum, Co. K, 18th ILL.,, Milan, No.,
says he was personally acquainted with several
members of the 50th ILL.,, and they told him
that that regiment was named the Blind Half
Hundred" because it had a number of men
who were "moon-eyed." They could not see
after dark, and had to be led by their comrades
when marching at night.
Joe Morgan, Co. F. 50th ILL.,, Ashton, No.,
gives his version of the origin of the name
Blind Half Hundred" by which his regiment
was known. He says that in the Winter of
1861 the 5Oth relieved the 10th Ill., then doing
provost duty in st. Joseph, Mo-, while the 10th
went on a scouting expedition to Lexington
The 5Oth moved into the quarters vacated by
the 10th, and when the latter returned they
wanted them back, and the 50th would not
give them up. They got into fight, and q
one-eyed Corporal of the 5Oth made it very
warm for some of the boys of the 10th. The
latter gave the name of the blind Half Hun
dred" to the 5Oth on account of the one-eyed
Corporal.
]. G.. McGregor, Co. 7, 5Oth H., says his regi-
ment was named the "Blind Half Hundred 4"
because it had two or three men in it who had
only one eye each